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Aria is where cutting‑edge technology, security, and AI‑driven innovation intersect. The stories tagged here span everything from next‑gen cloud and data platforms to ransomware trends, smart infrastructure, and the fast‑evolving world of generative and agentic AI. If you want to understand how tools like AI copilots, LLMs, and real‑time analytics are reshaping everything from finance to healthcare to manufacturing, this is your starting point.

Dive into in‑depth coverage of cybersecurity – botnets, ransomware variants, mobile malware, zero‑day exploits, and the shift to continuous, intelligence‑led defence. Explore how data centres, networks, and observability platforms are being redesigned for AI workloads, sustainability, and hybrid cloud. Follow the rise of AI in everyday products too, from wearables and smart home devices to vehicles, retail experiences, and next‑gen collaboration tools.

Aria isn’t just about the technology itself, but about its impact: on regulation, trust, jobs, skills, and digital resilience. Here you’ll find expert commentary, major vendor announcements, case studies, and long‑form explainers that help you connect the dots between infrastructure, security, AI, and real business outcomes. If you’re responsible for strategy, architecture, risk, or innovation, the Aria tag will keep you ahead of what’s coming next.

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Malicious scripts in compromised websites - and how to protect yourself

Tue, 5th Jul 2016
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People often highlight those threats that are more or less predictable, but the most dangerous are scripts that are hard for users to detect.
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Dicker Data in ANZ first with launch of Autodesk subscription offerings

Thu, 30th Jun 2016
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Dicker Data resellers can now target new customers who can't afford the full upfront cost of Autodesk software with the launch of a subscription deal.
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Webroot reveals the 8 most prevalent ransomware variants

Thu, 30th Jun 2016
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Ransomware will continue to plague IT decision makers and organisations every single day - in fact there are 390,000 new variants today alone.
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Exclusive: IDC Australia tells how to capture the SMB digital transformation market

Tue, 28th Jun 2016
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Australian SMBs are champing at the bit to begin their digital transformation but packaged offerings, rather than point solutions, are key says IDC.
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First quarter 2016 - worldwide converged systems generate billions

Tue, 28th Jun 2016
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Worldwide Converged Systems revenue has increased 11.0% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2016, surpassing $2.5 Billion in Value.
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RSA security conference heads to Singapore

Fri, 24th Jun 2016
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RSA Conference APJ returns to Singapore this July, featuring over 50 sessions on information security policy and technology topics.
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Cloud-only policies to become the norm, hybrid to dominate

Thu, 23rd Jun 2016
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More and more companies are adopting cloud-only policies, with Gartner predicting that by 2020 they will be the norm.
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SkyKick offering local channel new tools for cloud management

Thu, 23rd Jun 2016
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New syndicated apps and APIs enable SkyKick partners to integrate the cloud management technology into their own systems and custom built apps.
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Check Point research: 2300 active global malware families - and they're growing fast

Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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The amount of global malware families just keeps going, with an increase of 15% in May 2016, totalling 2300 unique and active malware families.
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FLocker malware targeting Android smart TVs

Tue, 21st Jun 2016
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FLocker is the latest a malicious ransomware agent that is targeting smart TVs running the Android operating system, Norton reports.
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How you can help your CIO adjust for inattentional blindness

Tue, 21st Jun 2016
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Businesses beware: Inattentional blindness can be costly. Learn how to help your CIO spot the 'invisible gorillas' that hinder success.
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NETGEAR: 10 gigabit opens up new opportunities for resellers

Mon, 20th Jun 2016
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Changing use of technology is pushing 10-gigabit out of the data centre and into the SMB network. NETGEAR gives the lowdown, and how to capitalise.
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'Dramatic' growth of hyperconvergence adoption driven by cost reduction and efficiency

Mon, 20th Jun 2016
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Hyperconverged infrastructure adoption growing dramatically, influenced by data centre cost reduction & operational efficiency.
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IBM and Acxiom announce new partnership for the sake of data

Fri, 17th Jun 2016
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​IBM and Acxiom recently announced a new partnership designed to empower data scientists to make faster and more accurate predictions.
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The first Gartner Tech Growth and Innovation conference is over - a recap

Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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Last week, I had the privilege to be conference chair for the Gartner Tech Growth and Innovation conference, which was a great success.
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Apple iCloud users are the new bait in phishing campaigns

Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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Apple iCloud users are the latest targets of phishing campaigns using the same content but different domains to target users, FireEye reports.
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Digital asset management: What's old is new again

Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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What's old is new again. Judging from our ramping volume of client inquiry, DAM is undergoing a bit of a renaissance, albeit a quiet one.
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Apple's Swift Playgrounds App wants to teach you how to code

Tue, 14th Jun 2016
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Apple has announced Swift Playgrounds, its new iPad app that the company says will make it easier and fun for anyone who wants to learn to code.
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Mirror's Edge Catalyst: reboot, prequel or sequel?

Sat, 11th Jun 2016
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Battlefield developer, DICE, returns to the Glass City to give us another go at EA Games' free-running franchise with Mirror's Edge Catalyst.
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Ransomware: Easy to get hit, difficult to stop and costly to recover

Wed, 8th Jun 2016
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Fortinet's Gary Gardiner explains what ransomware is, how it works and ten tips to keep your data and applications from being held for ransom.